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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
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ThN GN&szz9Y wA1h U9EsA0s Up After
Twe Ye@rs-Ooas supplies.
The monthly meeting Of the Trustees
Of the Poor wan hald at the almshouse
yesterday morning. There were hut eight
members Of the board In attendance
Chairman Baldwin was among the abssn-
tees and MIR. LAckey WINS called 10 pre-
side. Mr. Williams was in attendance
upon the meeting, which was his frat
since breaking his leg some weeks ago.
Bids for supplying coal for the ensuing
year were opened a. follows: The
Charles Warner Company, broken, $4.80
per ton egg, $40 per ton George w.
Bush 4 Sons, broken, SAGA stove,
$4.S9. The contract was awarded the
Charles Warner Company, the lowest
bidder.
Superintendent Guthrie Was instructed
to advertise for proposals for the ensuing
three months for furniahing supplies for
the quarter beginning the last Wednesday
Of July.
The payroll for the month, amounting
TO $579 So, was passed upon the approval
Of the comsnittes ON accounts. IA
George w. Cooley presented his bill
(of e. U. ayeenman Il Co. for $50 for
porcelain lined dishes and ware supplied
about two years ago. The bill has been
N the hands OF the committee ON
accounts nearly two years and Mr..
Cooley being unable 10 get II before the
board presented II himself.
In the light OF a transaction Just
previous 10 the one covered by the bill
there Ia hesitancy about paying Good
LEWIS claim. The matter has been
fully investigated by member Of
the board, Who publicly asserts
that the county was boldly
defrauded through previous transaction
by exorbitant charges by this firm. twas
decided 10 postpone action on the bill fol
one month, when all the members of tho
board will be present.
Mr.. Cooley expresses his determine
ton 10 recover the amount Of his bill Il
legal action IL necessary, but IL In haHdl,
possible TINT the matter will be permitted
10 go 70 court. II would prove spic,
trial.
The annual report Of the trustees TO
the past year has lust been issued Il
pamphlet form for distribution.
The finance oommittee's report show
that S43, COG. as were received from vari
ous quarters during the year. This sur
includes "a, 1875 rs received for board o
inmates, farm products, 30. The OF
penditures include $558 IL for Interest
S246 60 for fertilizers; 81, 1873 for arts
sian we'll; $85 for insane patient in
Pennsylvania asylum; $7,270.7S for oul
door relief; $33, G07. al for support of IL
stitution, including improvements an
betterments.
During the year there were 527 person
admitted, IL births which with 27d ii
,atea at the opening Of the year the tot,
amber makes 8l3; 3,755 tramps wei
ven lodging and 4,956 supplied wit
calls.
The estimated receipts from the far
1ring the year are $S,S62.28. The ply
slams report an increased number Of p
ends 10 the hospital department, and
ywer number OF births (i2) than q
sveral years past.
There were IS deaths, the lowest nur
Der for several years. The Waiting ply
CLANS express thanks to DIR. Wallace, q
former resident physician, for valuab
auaiafauea
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
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~, n. .rvr lime 2s.--Jatnes Wilnot
Ma "a No residence on Market street
sasS, vsatar5av morning in the seth year
- ~: ace ia had been indisposed for
$500 \, tnnoyshs naat. although his condi-
a., ,sas not thoucbt 70 be serious until
80 ratnrdav when he was stricken
IA na,aIgsia M. Wilmot was an
Ena,;shman Nv birth and came to this
oo,,,,tr,, ohout AZ wears ago. He has been
~ ths shoa hua;ness on Market street for
NC ,aat 05 or 40 wears. The deceased
.aa M. h;ahfy yaapeoted by the entire com
,.,,-,,;t1 ood leaves a widow. four sons
and 80 danghterH. The funeral will take
,,Iaaa u, Easnrday morning at 9 O'Clock.
fJ;,,t ,noss viii he celebrated at st. Peters
d n Chrrob Tnterment in the cemetery
adioin;no,
fsta dyadoaa Anpomattox. Revolver,
a.,d Whita ~ sba Atlas Dredging Com
en-, srr;ved here Yesterday, The will
ba[,;,, ,rort "a 'day on the dykes. ditohes,
and sluicea which drain the marsh land,
north Of town. the property of the Narrow
| Dyhe naarso op y. aiaI,t faat and
WI - AZ feet II viii take about
wluon 80 ~ l.. oo,o,,lata tha worlr
'nree mon'hS W oonp.e.o 'Ne ~
Nvw flAsrrr lime 27.-Yesterday was
onartariv conference at the M. E.
| nhnych here. The Rev. N. Nj. Browne
| ~ Scott Church. Wilmington, preached
IN hia ala CONGREGATION in the morn.
ing b,s aubiset being Goods King.
DOM AZ the close of the service, he
and Mrs. Browne received q warm wei
900 f,o,o tba;y many friends. Az the
Sunday.aohool service In the afternoon
addreesea were delivered by the pastor
fine Rev. n. y. Hubbard, the Rev. N. M
Rrowna' Mrs Browne and D. Y. Hickman
snnepinsendent of Wharton Street Ohur d
Mission If pblIadelphia. Loye-feast wal
baId al Z; 10. lad by the Rev. Mr.. Browne
Al 7.45 the Rev. w. l.. 8. Murray, p. e.
nyeached on the goodness of God to
CONGREGATION Of over 800 persons. At til,
close Of the service IS probationers wer
| received into full membership.
In the absence of the Rev. p. B. Light
per. the pulpit in the P. e Church wa
AIlad nv the Rev. Mr.. Benton of Della
ware college Yesterday.
NEW CASTLE, June 28.-The entries 10
the regatta here yesterday were as fol
lows: First class, open yachts, llttl
Pearl of New Castle, War Eagle and Tor
and Joe OF Wilmington: second class
skiffs, Dnuntless, MaJ flower, Little Harry
Edith and A. q. Gray. The course wa
from Jeiferaon's wharf down around th
lower end of Fort Delaware to Reed
4 Island buoy, aud return to the stake-bof
anchored of the piers, distance {
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
rha aooa E,enplare, Jabilee

The Jubilee Of the Newark Good
rempiars TO take place In Donnell's
,oods near that town ON the Fourth of
my, ps0mises 10 BIO q successful affair.
The Rev. DIR. vallandigham Of Newark
and the Rev. l.. w. Layfeld of st.
Georges will make addresses In the morn
ng, the Rev. II. e. Terry in the afternoon
md the Rey. George L. Hardesty at night
Tho following prominent speakers have
,een invited to be present. The Reys.
Dr.. Caldwell, Anderson, Burke. Shep
ard, Price, Porter, Bond. Dare, Malone
J. W. PrettymAn, Oorkran, Rooms, Wise
Aalone, Vanburkalow and Umberger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The Jackson Il Sharp Company today
shipped two handsome parlor-cars, the
L,vinia and Beatrice, to the Baltimore "
Ohio Railroad Company. The cars were
handsome specimens of rolling stock, and
are finished deliberately on the interior in
oak. Thirteen more parlor and sleeping
cars for the same company are now under
construction there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The ceremonies OF thebreaking oil ground
for the new st. Anne's Church Sunday
afternoon were attended by large con.
course. Oeremonials were under the charge
of the Rev. Father Landcake OF the Jesuit
missionaries, at present at st; Pauls onureh
and the Rev. James Doilard, pastor.
Fatbers Fallon, Flynn and Others OF the
local clergy were present. The Ancient
Order Of Rlbernians met ut their lodge
room, Seventh and Market streets, At ?;
M. and marched out 200 strong to attend
the ceremonies at st. Anne's.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The body OF well-dressed man ,,About 40
wears of age, was found lying on tho p, w.
X ID. railroad track at .Moore's station sun
day morning badly mutilated. 1t Is sup
nosed tbnt he fell between the cars on one
Of the night trains. The only articles found
on him BY which he could be identified wore
two cards; one with the name "W "A; Brown
West Yard, 'and the other with n o.BtoeK
suepesfine that he might have been a car
pe1ter. were also found. He was WASHED
scrupulously clean and was about ieet,
inches tall. He wore slight, sandy nous
tache and had very thin face. His trowser
we're mixed with light stripe and near tn
bottom patch had been neatly inserted
Coroner Fairlamb Of Chester took charge Q
l the body,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
THE ARTILLERY BATTERY.
Thcy Get into TKonbIe by KiII,DR n
Farmers SaOreh0uso.

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Farmers SaOrehouso.
The New York San Tuesday has the fol-
lowing A battery of artillery on the
way from Wilmington, DEL, to this city
stopped on Thursday night at Farmer
william ]. Beoker's place on Boyden
avenue, Hilton, and asked permission to
camp on the farm. II WAS choerfully
granted, and the soldiers went into camp
for the night after posting guards.
When the early members OF the Becker
family awoke next morning they found
that the soldiers had folded their tents
and silently stolen away. MIR. Becker a
once went out TO his storehouse and found
that II had been broken open and rifed
Empty beer and wine bottles were scat
tered about the floor and over the camI
ground. The soldiers had evidentl.
enjoyed themselves during the night.
Mr.. Becker started for the railroad AM
overlook the artillerymen in Jersey City
\ The captain made no denial of the nis
conduct and promised to pay $25 yestel
| day. Mr.. Becker told him that unless th
4 money was forthcoming he would lay Oh
matter before the war department. II
did not get tho money yesterday, but ha
taken no action to recover 1t.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

LONDON, June 26.--Flre broke out In q
tenement house off Oxford street, London,
this morning, and the flames spread so
rapidly that some of the inmates were IN,
scenes were witnessed by the enormous
crowds Of people that had been attracted
TO the spot. One youth jumped from the top
story to the ground and was instantly killed.
His mother followed him. In her descent
abe struck upon the ratings In front OF the
house and rebounded on the heads OF the
crowd. She was conveyed to hospitai. an
other woman appeared at a window holding
n child in her arms. A moment later she Eel
backward Into the flames. The charred re
mains of two children were afterward dis
covered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The West Chester Ne'ns says; Ihe e conn ,ata
~ Ezra Michener Of Nav 4arden,. who
was huried on Monday, was the. wo1d Of a
t T known as the Pawlonia Imperialis'
and was n very plain hut handsome one.
The The tree was planted by the doctor on MS y
q rounds In 1869, and WINS cut almost III
Sasrs ago and the boards slowed away lor
ihe purpose to which they were used agree sS,
ably 10 his request, IL was q very sJh'
wood. but quite susceptible TO q hhe hilish
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Examination Of witnesses on behalf OF
complainant was heard In the case OF
James II. Rise vs.. John v. Rice AUD
Josiah Morris, before Examiner y. 400.
moud Smith az the United States court
Tuesday morning. For plaintiff, j.. IL. Rice
George II. Bates and Il. G. Bradford
Eaas., and for defendants William v
Spruance and Anthony Higgins, Esqs
Testimony In the case was continnee
yeeteydAy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The sudden death of Annie E., tho 10
years. old daughter of Leonard and Mar
paretta Haman Of No. 5la Orange street
Saturday afternoon, has created greai
deal Of sadness in the neighborhood ane
among the schoolmates Of the deceased
She was in good health Friday evening
when she was suddenly attacked Will
eonyulsions which ended fatally tn
folIowing afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Colonel M. M. Missimer Of NorristoWn, on
Friday last purchased the good Will ana aha
fixtures OF the Falls OF French Oreek hos a,,
from Matthew Law, who last spring tooR
noasesslon OF the same, and who Will vacate
Il again as soon as the license can po pIoi,
erly transferred. Colonel mlsslner ,, i 10
ance md expects to largely increase tne
Imnortance OF the Falls Hotcl as Il summer
resort,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
Ex.Governor Ross Very Eii.

pmLApELpnrA, June 2s.-Ex-Goyernor
Roaa Of delaware, Is lying 30 dangerously
mi al the residenoe of his son-in-iaw, NJ.
siliern, Of $500 Barring street, West Phil
sdelphia, that his death isoniy q question
~ houys. BE has been confined TO his
Mad for over 10 days suffering from dis
essed stomach and Liver, and during the
iast four days has taken absolutely nc
nonrishment. he Ia rapidly sinking from
hamilton and cannot live "a hours. Inc
| ex-governor "a "a years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
u,aoxuar,s auiUida.

UTICA, N. T., June 28.-Harrison b.
McOreary, aged 46 years, committed
suicide In yard in the rear OF his resi-
dence In this city about q. M, to-day
by cutting his throat with q razor. His
wife died about three months ago, since
when he had been very Respondent and
expressed his fear that he would become
inRanAe
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
AGALLANT RESCUE.
The Rov. w. L.. " hito Saves His SIn
From Drowning

From Drowning.
Monday afternoon the Rev. William L.
White of Kipgswooi N Z. Chapel took
three or four of his children to battle in
the Brandywine at n place near Moir's
cannery. Some other boys were in the
water at the time. While MIR. White was
sitting on the bank friend suddenly
called his attention to the movements Of
his little 6-years-old son Leroy. It was
seen that the boy was drowning MIR.
White Immediately jumped into the
river, clothes and hat on, and, swimming
as fast as he could, reached the child JUS
as It was disappearing.
There was fast tide running ut the
time and the swimmer had all he coult
do to reach the bank as he made his wa,
through the water with one arm, the othel
supporting his son. The boys face wa
black from suffocation, but he wa
| quickly brought TO with the aid of thos
on the bank 1t was gallant rescnedon
| inst in time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The storm that swept over Philadelphia
ON Sunday afternoon was paricnlariy
severe on the Delaware river and capsiHeu /.
a number Of small sail-boat. From one OF
the latter, the Lydia L., sailed BY party
of three Philadelphians, and which cap
sized opposite Boyden street, South
Camden, Edward Fisher, aged ~ years
and John sohaffer, aged 40, were drowned
The third member of the party had
narrow escape.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The West Chester Record sRys ''Fho
,aiIyerv wagon Of a cake and candy manu-
9actnrey Of wilmington was upset W
TSiryllle on Wednesday last by turning 100
ahort' when the tongue was broken and ON. one
of the horses thrown down. The driver wa
az frightened that he tainted. and remained
unconscious rU for some time. Finally ne came 2
TO. much to the relief of MIR. sharpness anu
others in the vicinity"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The large building at the corner Of
Third and Orange streets, formerly occu
pied MS n morocco factory by the late Ii
). McComb, is being renovated anf
altered and will he utilized as whole
sale grocery store The business will =
conducted by W. $. Martin md II +
Dnrn. Lr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Iohn o'Donnell, tender to masons, while
vbseiIne barrow loaded with stone on a
seaffoiding surrounding the walls s OF ha on
saturday, wheeled the vehicle oil me PIN y
ISorm and feil with It distance OF u ieet % =
tSe ground. His arm was considerably hur'
and a leg was severely cut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
A Co,,,rrd Wan K,I,- a.. N.se,

Associated freas ID pat h by sp clhl Wi:cs
Asrrrv1LLE, N. O June 80. Tom King,
colored, this morning shot and instantly
killed his wife. fl claims it WAS acct
dental. He says he was going hunting
and the gun went of. King was arrested
and brought before magistrate in mach
distress and weeping bitterly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
4 nIn Irnllr.aa Oensracs.

James Malloy, foreman of the Brandy
wine quarry works, has secured ran ran,
road contract in Virginia which wall
occupy his attention during the next two
wears and will leave for his new Held OF
labor tomorrow. He was presented
with a gold headed cane by the employees
under his control few days ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The EAEHh bABa DuuoN ~ Vow hSAtN
ESQUIRE Bertolette last week had before
him the first case to arise under the new
law passed at tho last session OF the Legis-
lature, compelling husbands who desert
their wives to contribute to their support.
This case was not desertion, but sepa-
ration, The parties were young railroad
man and his wife. They have been married
about two years and have fine baby, but
despite this bond OF union incompatibility OF
temper existed to such an extent that sep
aratlon ensued, the husband taking himself
to other quarters. The vile therefore sued
him for support, under the new law. Es-
uuire Bartolette was In O quandary v hat TO
do, as he had no copy Of the law, and the
printed volumes Will not be Issued for some
| time yet He therefore required the young
man to give bail In the sum OF $500 for ap'
pearanee at the September term OF court
after which amicable arrangement was OF.
| fected by which the husband agreed to pay
/ HIS wife SI2 per month. This will probably
| be the last OF the case. Esquire Bertolette
/ suggests as q good plan to follow In rela
/ tion TO bills Of this character, that pending
i the printing of the pamphlet laws The Sec
/ Rotary OF State be required to send certified
copies OF these bills to tho clei ky OF th'
peace OF the respective counties. Then thu
magistrates Gun In turn procure copies ant
know exactly how to act.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

AUGUSTA, NE, June 2s.-The condition
of ex- Governor Morrill, is not so favorable
this morning. He gradually weakened
during the night and now he cannot rise
ia bed. His left side is paralyzed but
his mind is clear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Charles Dougherty noted trainer ana ana
flghtsr died at the almshouse last week. ne
Il remembered as having come TO this CITY
for the purpose Of training James aooa
for his contemplated fight with Frank
Duncan about year ago. Messrs- Briieiy
and Whitcraft, No. 102 East Front street.
took charge Of tho interment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
MIR. nIsino 60 mess sho queen.

Lospos, June 2a.--Mr. Phelps, the United
States minister, dined with the queen this
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps, Secretary
and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine and
their daughter; Colonel and Mrs. John Hay
and other Americans will attend the queens
garden party at Buckingham Palace on
Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
Cau.o OF Manager Tarmsse's Death

associated Prese DiEpAtcb By Special Wires.
PEnu, IND, June ga, A. Talmage,
vice president aud general manager of the
Wabash Railway Company, died in this
city last night at 1890 o'clock. The
Immediate cause Of his death was
Bright's disease, coupled with dysen-
terry. Talmage was on his way from
st. Louis to Toledo in charge
Of two physicians and accompanied by his
wife. At Toledo the party intended tax
ing yachting cruise around Lake Erie.
He was suffering much pain all the way
and on arrival here, his private car was
side tracked where he died. After the
body was embalmed, the party left fol
St T,ouis
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Tho second line OF tracks on the Baltlmo, !,
4 Philadelphia railroad will be complesea
this week, and will be put Into use lI mn. I
iateiy after IL is finished, This WIZ saus
donble track the entire distance between
baltimore and Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
p.,, rxyo voet ana broke ais Neck

Fell TWO Feet lnd Broke HIS Neck
LAUREL. June William Moore of
Bridgeville, we'll known throughont tne
State, was stricken with apopiexy ana
fell from the porch, o distance OF ABOUT
feet from the ground breaking his neck,
Sunday morning. mr. Moore Yves
nephew Of hon. I. Turpin Moore OF
Laurel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Thomas Gibbons of Newport, an eight
vsars-oid lad, narrowly escaped drowning
on Saturday afternoon. He bad gotten,
beyond his depth In the winter and had
cone down three times, when he was res
cued by q man named Jacobs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Friday last, as Pussy A. Walton was
using the circular saw Of his GOAL ana
wood yard, he cut his left hand badly.
The saw oane In contact with the index
Anger and palm. pr. Draper dressed tne
wound.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

On saturday sheriff Iambson sold ct
nnbi,e saie tfs dwelling and lot OF John W.
Hrves. On Broad street. Middletown, LOT
al boo to Anthony Higgins for the plalntin, u,
lppoouinlmink hundred, was offered for
psle and withdrawn,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
The Summit Camp.

The location day of Brandywine Sum
init Camp is July It'll. The sale Of priv
leRes will be made about July 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

Mayor Rhoads announced yesterday
the appointment OF Christian Febiger as
water commissioner for term of six
wears from July LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
mARKEE 0UOrAxxoRs.
PhIIndelphia markets.

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA, June 20 Flour. dull and
weak.
Wheat, dull and easy.
Corn, firm and higher steamer, 46Kc.; No. 8
sail, yellow, 47kc.; DO. mixed 46s46kc.
No. g. do, $50; No. do, 56l5a37c,, rejected, 81
a24c.; No. mixed, SEC.
Winter wheat bran, firm; Sl5ai5.76
Provisions, steady and fairly active
Lard, steady.
Butter, fairly active and firm.
Eggs, quiet but steady.
Cheese steady with fair demand.
Petroleum, dull.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30
powder Contract.

Tho ordnance department Of 1 t ne UnnoSs
\ States army has Just ordered iL,uvv nnw.
Sar IN be delivered at Sandy HOOK ior TX,
neriments to be made with the s-inch steei
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-30

The levy court yesterday viewed the
new bank built by the National Dredging
Company near Smyrna, and expressed en-
tire satisfaction with the work.